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<br>Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been officially registered by Club Brugge for the UEFA Champions League, alongside promising youngsters Vince Osuji and Kaye Furo. |
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<br>Onyedika, who [attracted](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-culture/) interest from Galatasaray and [West Ham](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/stadiums-and-facilities/) during the summer transfer window, will remain at Brugge for now, with his European registration closing the door on any immediate move. The 23-year-old continues to be a mainstay in and a vital figure for both club and country. |
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<br>Young centre-back Vince Osuji, who arrived from Swedish side Kalmar in January, is among those pushing for a breakthrough into the first team. His inclusion highlights Brugge’s willingness to back emerging talent at the highest level. |
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<br>Also making the list is Kaye Furo, son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi. A striker for the Club Brugge second team in the Belgian second division, Furo junior is being groomed for future opportunities with the senior side. |
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<br>The move reflects the club’s strategy of combining established quality with nurturing potential as they gear up for Europe’s elite competition. |
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<br>We view Club Brugge’s decision as a clear statement of intent: balancing stability with ambition. By locking in Raphael Onyedika, the Belgians have not only retained a proven engine in their midfield but also sent a message that they are unwilling to let European suitors dismantle their core. For us, this is a smart play continuity at the centre of the pitch can often mean the [difference](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/player-profiles/anaemena-celebrates-third-npfl-title-after-remo-stars-landmark-victory/) between surviving the group stage and mounting a genuine challenge. |
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<br>The registration of Vince Osuji and [Kaye Furo](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-history/rashidi-yekini-hero-who-fired-nigeria-to-first-world-cup/) is equally significant. It shows that Brugge do not shy away from trusting youth on football’s grandest platform. Osuji, a teenager still adapting to Belgian football, has been thrust into a squad where he can learn daily from seasoned professionals. Furo, [carrying](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/bayern-munich-activate-release-clause-for-granada-striker-edna-imade/) the legacy of his father, now stands on a path where expectation meets opportunity. Both will gain immeasurably from the experience, even if their minutes are limited. |
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<br>This balance between star power and nurturing raw potential is exactly what modern clubs need to thrive. Brugge are playing a long game, developing assets while keeping their competitive edge. As supporters of Nigerian talent, we can only applaud such vision. The inclusion of three Nigerians spanning experience, defence, and attack—illustrates a deepening footprint on the European stage. And we believe this is just the beginning. |
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<br>Did You Know? |
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Raphael Onyedika was named Danish Superliga Young Player of the Year in 2022 before moving to Belgium. |
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Vince Osuji was born in Sweden to Nigerian parents and is eligible to represent both nations internationally. |
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Kaye Furo plays in Belgium’s Challenger Pro League, which serves as a development platform for Brugge’s second team. |
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Furo’s father, Furo Iyenemi, was part of the Nigerian squad at the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations, where the Super Eagles finished runners-up. |
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Club Brugge have reached the European Cup final once—in 1978, losing 1–0 to Liverpool at Wembley. |
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